Legacy of Hope – Traveling Exhibit

Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is honoured to partner with School District 22 to bring a Legacy of Hope traveling exhibit to Vernon.

The exhibit is titled "Remembering, Honouring, & The Way Forward: 10 Years After the Residential School Apology." It was created to remember the Survivors who made it out of the schools, to honour those who did not, and to provide all Canadians with a unique opportunity to reflect on what Reconciliation means to them.

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Legacy of Hope – Traveling Exhibit

Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is honoured to partner with School District 22 to bring a Legacy of Hope traveling exhibit to Vernon.

The exhibit is titled "Remembering, Honouring, & The Way Forward: 10 Years After the Residential School Apology." It was created to remember the Survivors who made it out of the schools, to honour those who did not, and to provide all Canadians with a unique opportunity to reflect on what Reconciliation means to them.

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Okanagan Landing Stationhouse Museum

Paddlewheel Park 7813 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC, Canada

Travel back in time to when sternwheelers plied the waters of Okanagan Lake with the Okanagan Landing Stationhouse Museum!

This satellite of the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives celebrates the history of the area, and houses an amazing 21'x4' scale model depicting the Okanagan Landing in 1914, when sternwheelers provided the only transportation from Vernon to Penticton.

The museum at Paddlewheel Park is open for the summer Fridays to Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is by donation. For off season or out-of-hours guided group tours, please call 250-542-2500.

Beairsto Anti-Racism Project

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

As a peaceful protest against the racist propaganda which was distributed around schools in the community in the fall of 2020, École Beairsto and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are excited to present a collaborative social justice project as a way to speak up against hate. Students created 715 self-portraits that form a rainbow mosaic of diversity that highlights the differences that make each one of us special.
Exhibition runs from July 29 – Oct 19, 2021. Click on event for more details.

By Donation

Beairsto Anti-Racism Project

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

As a peaceful protest against the racist propaganda which was distributed around schools in the community in the fall of 2020, École Beairsto and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are excited to present a collaborative social justice project as a way to speak up against hate. Students created 715 self-portraits that form a rainbow mosaic of diversity that highlights the differences that make each one of us special.
Exhibition runs from July 29 – Oct 19, 2021. Click on event for more details.

By Donation

Splash of Red – Online Auction

Join us for Splash of Red - an online art auction featuring some of the Okanagan's most talented artists!  The auction will begin August 5th and stay open until August 19th.  All proceeds from the sales of the donated work are used to keep our doors open for tours at the Caetani Centre this summer. 

Register to bid here.  Check back often to update your bids, watch inspiring videos, follow us on social media, and receive eNewsletters for updates. 

Head to our webpage for further details! https://splashofred.caetani.org/

Splash of Red – Online Auction

Join us for Splash of Red - an online art auction featuring some of the Okanagan's most talented artists!  The auction will begin August 5th and stay open until August 19th.  All proceeds from the sales of the donated work are used to keep our doors open for tours at the Caetani Centre this summer. 

Register to bid here.  Check back often to update your bids, watch inspiring videos, follow us on social media, and receive eNewsletters for updates. 

Head to our webpage for further details! https://splashofred.caetani.org/

Okanagan Landing Stationhouse Museum

Paddlewheel Park 7813 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC, Canada

Travel back in time to when sternwheelers plied the waters of Okanagan Lake with the Okanagan Landing Stationhouse Museum!

This satellite of the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives celebrates the history of the area, and houses an amazing 21'x4' scale model depicting the Okanagan Landing in 1914, when sternwheelers provided the only transportation from Vernon to Penticton.

The museum at Paddlewheel Park is open for the summer Fridays to Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is by donation. For off season or out-of-hours guided group tours, please call 250-542-2500.

Music at Mackie

Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy live music and great company in one of the most beautiful outdoor concert settings the Okanagan has to offer. Pack up your favorite picnic supper and a lawn chair to enjoy live music while you dine al fresco on the lawns overlooking Kalamalka Lake at historic Mackie Lake House or if you prefer, just come listen to the music—the choice is yours! Beer and wine are available at our cash bar. You’ll love this event for a summertime date night

Event line-up includes: Amy Bishop (July 9th), Kailee McGuire Music (July 23rd), Andrew Allen (Aug 6th) ,Cabaret on the Lake (Aug 20th), Legendary Lake Monsters (Sept 10th).

Get your tickets now at www.ticketseller.ca before they are gone!

$40

Okanagan Landing Stationhouse Museum

Paddlewheel Park 7813 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC, Canada

Travel back in time to when sternwheelers plied the waters of Okanagan Lake with the Okanagan Landing Stationhouse Museum!

This satellite of the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives celebrates the history of the area, and houses an amazing 21'x4' scale model depicting the Okanagan Landing in 1914, when sternwheelers provided the only transportation from Vernon to Penticton.

The museum at Paddlewheel Park is open for the summer Fridays to Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is by donation. For off season or out-of-hours guided group tours, please call 250-542-2500.

Caetani Summer Music Festival

Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join us at the Caetani Centre Saturday August 7th, 2021 for our Annual Summer Music Festival for a day of music, laughter, and great food! This day will be filled with talented and amazing artists including Cod Gone Wild, The Hip Replacements, Josh + Bex, Parks & Hustler, Justin Moore, Shaughnessy Rose, and from the Okanagan Symphony the Kitchen Sink Pocket Orchestra!

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Caetani Summer Music Festival

Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join us at the Caetani Centre Saturday August 7th, 2021 for our Annual Summer Music Festival for a day of music, laughter, and great food! This day will be filled with talented and amazing artists including Cod Gone Wild, The Hip Replacements, Josh + Bex, Parks & Hustler, Justin Moore, Shaughnessy Rose, and from the Okanagan Symphony the Kitchen Sink Pocket Orchestra!

Click on event for more details.